Learning is said to be a relatively permanent change in behavior because ________.
A) it is thought that learning changes the nerve fiber patterns in your muscles
B) once you learn something, you will never fail to remember it or carry out the correct action
C) it is thought that when learning occurs, some part of the brain physically changes
D) memory processes, unlike learning processes, are not permanent

Question

Learning is said to be a relatively permanent change in behavior because ________.
A) it is thought that learning changes the nerve fiber patterns in your muscles
B) once you learn something, you will never fail to remember it or carry out the correct action 
C) it is thought that when learning occurs, some part of the brain physically changes 
D) memory processes, unlike learning processes, are not permanent

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research suggests that when learning occurs, there are physical changes in the brain, such as the strengthening or weakening of connections between neurons. These changes are thought to be relatively long-lasting, resulting in a relatively permanent change in behavior. Option A is incorrect because nerve fiber patterns in the muscle are unlikely to change as a result of learning. Option B is incorrect because forgetting is a natural and common occurrence, and people often forget things they have previously learned. Option D is incorrect because memory processes and learning processes are closely related, and both involve changes in brain activity.

Learning Is Said to Be a Relatively Permanent Change in Behavior